FREE Sefton Council "Domestic Abuse" Training
Introduction: In this introductory course you are going to find out about Domestic Abuse and how it can affect individuals and families living with abuse.
Objectives: At the end of the course you will have increased knowledge of:
- the signs of domestic abuse
- the types of behaviours that are abusive
- the effect of domestic abuse on adults and children
- some of the reasons people find it difficult to leave abusive relationships
- some tools and techniques to have conversations about domestic abuse
- where to get help and support for people living with Domestic Abuse
Who is this course for? All Sefton Council Employees, Elected Members and Partners.
This course can be directly accessed by Sefton Council Employees via the intranet. For external partners, please contact:
wendy.ashleigh-reynolds@sefton.gov.uk in the Safer Communities team.
To access the training, click here Sefton Corporate Learning Centre - Me Learning
Free training opportunity for professionals in Sefton!
Suitable for anyone who is a professional and has an interest in learning more about what domestic abuse looks like and how to support victims. Particularly useful for people who work in frontline services supporting the public for example statutory services like social care, school staff or housing support. The training is also beneficial for anyone working in the third and voluntary sectors.
DOMESTIC ABUSE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Free training for practitioners in Sefton Suitable for anyone who has an interest in learning more about what domestic abuse looks like and how to support victims. Particularly useful for people who work in frontline services supporting the public for example statutory services like social care, school staff or housing support. The training is also beneficial for anyone working in the third and voluntary sectors.
NEW TRAINING EVENTS:
Lunch and Learn-Older People and Domestic Abuse – Online (1 hour 12.30-1.30)
Taking place on: 9th July 2025 & 6th August 2025
Join us for a "Lunch and Learn" session This session aims to raise awareness and explore the unique challenges older people face when experiencing domestic abuse.
OTHER ONLINE TRAINING EVENTS:
23RD JUNE 9 am
Controlling and coercive behaviour for Practitioners (2 hours)
This training session provides you with an understanding of controlling and coercive behaviour within domestic abuse relationships.
25TH JUNE 3 pm
Post separation abuse for practitioners (1.5 hours)
This training session provides you with an understanding of how post separation abuse can affect people ending domestic abuse relationships.
25TH JUNE 12 pm
Children and Domestic Abuse (1.5 Hours)
In this introductory course you are going to find out how children can be affected by living in households where there is domestic abuse.
3rd July 9.30, 5th August 9.30
Introduction to Domestic Abuse for Practitioners (2 Hours)
This training session provides you with an introductory overview of Domestic abuse within the 2021 Domestic Abuse Act
3rd July 1.00, 5th August 1.30
Controlling and coercive behaviour for Practitioners (2 hours)
This training session provides you with an understanding of controlling and coercive behaviour within domestic abuse relationships.
8th July 12.30, 7th August 9.30
Post separation abuse for practitioners (1.5 hours)
This training session provides you with an understanding of how post separation abuse can affect people ending domestic abuse relationships.
8th July 9.30, 7th August 12.30
Children and Domestic Abuse (1.5 Hours)
In this introductory course you are going to find out how children can be affected by living in households where there is domestic abuse.
How Do I book?
Eventbrite booking page- CLICK HERE
We are always looking to develop new training courses- please let us know if you want to know more or have any suggestions or requirements for your service
For more information or to organise training to be delivered to your team please contact alison.smith@swaca.com